Last updated: Thursday, May 29, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Michael Gilbert Real Estate (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website www.michaelgilbertrealty.com and any of its subdomains (the “Website”).
Topics:
Personal information we collect
How we use your personal information
How we share your personal information
How we store your data
Email marketing
Behavioral advertising
Your data protection rights
Third-party websites
Changes
Contact us
Personal Information We Collect
When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your browser type, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. We also track what pages you view, what referred you to the site, and how you interact with it. We refer to this as “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information through:
Cookies – Small data files that store user preferences and recognize returning visitors. Learn more at www.allaboutcookies.org
Log files – Record actions on the website, including IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps
Web beacons, tags, and pixels – Used to understand how visitors interact with the site
You can manage cookie settings in your browser. Please note some parts of the site may not function properly without them. We do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
We also collect “Provided Information” — the information you voluntarily submit when you:
Fill out a contact form
Subscribe to a newsletter
Schedule a meeting or consultation
Submit an inquiry or request information
This may include:
Name, email, and phone number
Home buying/selling preferences
Business details, if applicable
When we refer to “Personal Information” in this policy, we mean both Device Information and Provided Information.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the information you provide to:
Respond to inquiries or schedule consultations
Deliver real estate updates and market news
Send confirmations or follow-ups
Personalize your experience on our site
We use Device Information to:
Improve website functionality and design
Monitor and measure ad performance
Identify security risks or suspicious behavior
How We Share Your Personal Information
We may share your personal data with third-party services that help us operate the website and deliver services, such as:
Google Analytics (website performance and traffic tracking)
Email marketing services (e.g., Flowdesk, Mailchimp)
Calendly (appointment scheduling)
Social media platforms for advertising (e.g., Meta Pixel)
We may also disclose your data:
To comply with legal obligations
To protect our business rights
In the event of a business sale or restructuring
You can review and opt out of Google’s data practices here:
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
How We Store Your Data
Your data may be stored using tools such as:
Email platforms (e.g., Flowdesk or Mailchimp)
Scheduling tools (e.g., Calendly)
Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Each third party maintains its own data security and storage policies. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission is 100% secure.
We retain your Personal Information as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy unless deletion is requested.
Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, download resources, or schedule a call, you may receive updates, listings, or market news. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
Behavioral Advertising
We may use your Personal Information to deliver targeted ads through platforms such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram.
You can opt out of targeted advertising at:
Meta: https://accountscenter.facebook.com/ads
Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info
Your Data Protection Rights
If you reside in California, the EU, or the UK, you have the right to:
Access, update, or delete your personal data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below. Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
Third-Party Websites
This Privacy Policy applies only to our Website. If you click on a third-party link, their own privacy policy will apply. We are not responsible for the practices or content of external websites.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Updates take effect immediately upon posting.
Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to make a request regarding your data, please contact:
Michael Gilbert Real Estate
Email: michael@michaelgilbertrealty.com
